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St. Kitts Community Outreach Summer 2019

8/30/2019

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We teamed up with People for Animal Welfare St Kitts (PAWS) for another successful community outreach event!  PAWS and the One Love Pets St Kitts chapter are made up of students attending Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.  They volunteer their time between studying and other school obligations to help out the human and animal community that they submerge themselves in while attending school.  It's a way to give back while connecting classroom learning to real life cases.

The St. Kitts community was invited to bring their pets for free medical care including
Physical Exam
Vaccines
Flea and Tick Prevention
Spay and Neuter Sign Ups
Food, Collars, Leashes and other pet supplies
These events are critical in this community where pet care is not always accessible or affordable.  Through events like these, it is the hope that we can make the animal and human community healthier by educating families on proper animal welfare, zoonotic disease and animal husbandry.

Through the hard work of the students and other volunteers the group was able to provide medical care to 239 dogs, 7 cats and 2 monkeys!  An incredible number that we hope will continue to grow as these events become known within the community!


These outreach events however are not cheap!  To continue growing we are always welcoming monetary donations and supply donations! Any little bit helps!

Check out the amazing things that PAWS does and like their Facebook page!
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Contact us at [email protected]!
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Milo - St. Kitts

6/26/2019

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Milo was rescued by one of our partner's in St. Kitts - PAWS (People for Animal Welfare St. Kitts).

Milo was missing many patches of hair which was later diagnosed as mange.  Mange is the common name for a disease that can be caused by two different types of mite parasite- Demodex or Sarcoptes.  Both of these mites live in the skin and cause hair loss and itching.  Mange is most common in younger animals and mild cases can resolve on their own.  However, in severe cases like Milo's - daily baths with medicated shampoo and other medications may be recommended by a veterinarian. 
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After some good ole fashion TLC Milo is in tip-top shape thanks to PAWS and their amazing fosters!

Animals like Milo are suffering from diseases caused by parasites all over the world.

Help us to provide prevention in the healthy and treat the sick!

To donate to Milo's medical bills or any of the other animals receiving sponsorship from One Love Pets please donate below!
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Merida - St. Kitts

5/29/2019

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Merida is a 1yr old female dog found as a stray in St. Kitts.  Merida had recently whelped puppies and did her very best to give them all of the nutrition that they needed so that they could be chubby, happy and healthy.  However, she sacrificed her own well-being in the process.

Merida was rescued by an animal rescue group in St. Kitts called PAWS (People for Animal Welfare St. Kitts).  She was emaciated from feeding her litter of pups with little to no nutrition herself.

During Merida's veterinary appointment she tested positive for two tick borne diseases - Ehrlichia and Anaplasmosis.  These diseases amongst the intestinal worms, fleas and ticks also left Merida anemic (low red blood cells).  Thankfully, with a good helping of TLC and appropriate medications to treat her tick borne diseases, dewormer for her intestinal worms and parasite prevention for the fleas and ticks - Merida is starting to climb the long trek up hill.

Merida continues to get stronger each day and is turning into a beautiful dog! 

For more information on Merida and updates check out PAWS on Facebook 

To donate to Merida's care, please click below
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Rufus - St Kitts

4/12/2019

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Rufus was a stray rescued in St Kitts by one of the animal rescue groups, Saving Animals From Emergency (SAFE).  He was rescued in early February and was found emaciated with an obvious skin problem.

Rufus was seen by his veterinarian and diagnosed with demodex - an infectious skin mite.  The damage to the skin caused by this mite had also caused an infection.  Demodex, commonly called mange, is a normal parasite that lives on the skin of dogs.  However, when the dog's immune system becomes compromised the parasite can overcome the natural balance and cause an infection.

As if that wasn't enough, Rufus was severely anemic (low red blood cells) and tested positive for Ehrlichia.  

Ehrlichia is a bacteria transmitted through the bites of ticks.  The bacteria infect the white blood cells (the cells that fight infection) of the animal.  The bacteria attack the cells in the body that aid in clot formation making the infected animal at risk for bleeding disorders.

It is truly incredible to see the progress that Rufus has made in the 2 short months since his treatment was started!  He was hospitalized for multiple days to receive intensive veterinary care but is now living his best life in a foster home until he is healthy enough for adoption!

A huge thank you to all our donors that make it possible to contribute to animals like Rufus' care!
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Check out SAFE St. Kitts for more information on Rufus and the other animals they have in their program!

​Help us to continue to save animals, like Rufus, every donation helps!
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St. Kitts Community Outreach Event

3/25/2019

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One of the most rewarding aspects of our organization is when we are able to get out into the community and educate pet owners on the dangers of parasites.  Our mission was founded because of our experiences living in the beautiful island of St. Kitts.  The island is home to beautiful beaches, a local community with amazing culture, great food and multiple medical schools as well as Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.  In past years, animal welfare had not been a priority on the island but with the help of countless people and organizations animal welfare is improving throughout the island.

​Recently we joined two amazing organizations stationed in St. Kitts (PAWS and VIDA) for their community outreach event.  It's truly an amazing experience to give people of all ages a place where all of their questions be answered.  This is where improvement starts, because in general many people (all over the world) do not know how to properly care for their pets!  

At this event, the local community was invited to bring their pets for free wellness exams, vaccines and of course flea and tick prevention!  This event also helped out the students studying to become veterinarians.  They gained invaluable experience doing physical exams and giving vaccines properly, under the guidance of some of the best teachers around (I promise I'm not biased).

In addition to medical care, there was information provided about proper housing, nutrition and other important animal welfare topics.  Families were also given pet food, leashes and collars for their furry friends.

Puppies, Kittens, Dogs and Cats from all over the island lined up for services - it was an amazing turn out!  This is just one more step for a healthier animal population in St. Kitts.  We look forward to the next!

Thank you PAWS, VIDA and all of the volunteers for putting together this fantastic event!  And thank you to all of our donors for your ongoing support!
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Check out the great things being done by the other organizations that sponsored this event:
​PAWS- St Kitts
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Ross University VIDA

And to help us provide flea and tick prevention as well as other helpful items check out our Amazon Wishlist!
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